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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Scala Perfetta Cello

Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona

Scala Perfetta Cello

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 443992
Model: Scala Perfetta Cello
Price: $9,009.00

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The Edgar Russ Scala Perfetta is a beautifully crafted cello from Cremona, offering a refined and powerful sound. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a traditional instrument with excellent projection and tonal complexity, perfect for solo performance or orchestral work. The attention to detail in the construction really shines through.

Product Description

  • Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Scala Perfetta Cello
  • Cello
  • From the master workshop of Edgar Russ in Cremona
  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid flamed maple back
  • Pegs from boxwood
  • Fingerboard made of ebony
  • C and G Thomastik Spirocore/D and A Larsen strings
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a vibrant, responsive, and nuanced tone.
  • • Flamed maple back provides warmth and projection, excellent for solo work.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and excellent clarity.
  • • Thomastik Spirocore/Larsen strings provide a professional, rich, and balanced sound.
CONS
  • • Scala Perfetta models, while excellent, might be a step up for absolute beginners.
  • • The boxwood pegs, while beautiful, may require occasional adjustment by a luthier.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most cellists.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a more focused and controlled tone than some competitors, with a noticeable clarity in the upper register, thanks to the spruce top.
They are typically high-quality fittings, often from a reputable brand, but not necessarily custom-made – they complement the overall build without being the standout feature.
This cello truly shines in the hands of someone with established technique; it rewards a more nuanced approach to playing and allows for greater expressive control.

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